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Originally Posted by goblue
Actually - I think he called it dead on. I could do without the hyperbole and cliches, but basically the 1 series is a slightly smaller, just as expensive, slightly faster, and much less attractive version of the 3 series - without its fantastic hardtop convertible. Thats how he called it - couldn't agree more.
BMW had real opportunity here. Use that fantastic motor in a lighter, tighter vehicle, and they could have built a refined, comfortable lotus. Instead we get a 3 series that spent a few seconds in a car crusher.
Thats what Neil is getting at - lost opportunity, and its refreshing to see that vitriol aimed at something not wearing a domestic badge.
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I think it looks fine, and he can't write anything without trying to be "intellectually funny."